MUMBAI, INDIA – FCB Neo has named Manoj Pandey as its new National Creative Director, strengthening its creative leadership team with one of the industry’s most versatile voices. Based in Delhi, Pandey steps into the role with nearly two decades of experience shaping campaigns for some of the world’s most iconic brands.
Pandey’s career spans advertising, literature, and the arts, reflecting an eclectic body of work that blurs boundaries between disciplines. He has held creative roles at leading agencies and has been behind campaigns for marquee brands including Nike, Incredible India, Unilever, and Coca-Cola. His storytelling has resonated on a global stage, with work featured in outlets such as The Guardian, BBC, CNN, World Economic Forum, Design Indaba, and Cannes Lions. Beyond advertising, his projects have also been showcased in esteemed cultural institutions such as Tate Modern, MoMA PS1, and Motherland.
Welcoming Pandey to the team, Mayuresh Dubhashi, Chief Creative Officer at FCB Neo, remarked “At Neo, we’re focused on creating mutant work—ideas that are adaptive, boundaryless, and born where creativity meets culture and technology. Manoj brings with him a rare versatility, blending storytelling with experimentation and new-age thinking. His energy and perspective will be invaluable as we push the limits of creativity and shape work that not only builds brands but also moves culture forward.”
Pandey expressed his enthusiasm for the new chapter and said “Super kicked about my innings at FCB Neo. Especially with Dheeraj, Ashima, and Mayuresh at the helm. There is the best of people, brands, and creativity at Neo, which makes it the right time for me to have joined and to soar with my team, clients, and the organisation.”
